your haiku brought the memoirs of a geisha book and film - which have been among my most treasured book and watching experiences for some time now. the purposeful use of cultivated beauty . . . . the price. a lot to reflect on. steven

It is a beautiful Haiku, and it does remind the reader of the great cost of this kind of life for the woman who becomes part of the Geisha culture in girlhood. None of us will ever know really. Beautiful artwork.Noelle